I finally got to see a Pit Boss Phoenix assembled and on display at a different Walmart. I was pretty impressed. The lid is nice and solid and overall, it is a REALLY nice grill for under $400. I would love to see you do a simple high heat cook with pellets to see if this pellet kettle can deliver a simple weeknight meal like burgers or pork chops. The Pit Boss Phoenix has already risen on my wish list!
Wow this was probably the most anticipated review I have seen. I think you are the first to post any videos on this. I don’t think a lot of people know about it since it is a walmart exclusive. I don’t know if I can pull the trigger on it seen to be too many bad reviews on pit boss in general. It is prob worth it for the money as a budget option, but I think I would probably go with the reqtec. It will be interesting to see if we see Weber ever do something similar. They just released the smoque so probably not.
Cool. Agree with their front shelf’s. What would be really cool is if it works like the spider venom, where the fan would control airflow in charcoal mode to maintain a certain set temp.
How about one of your famous mods. I agree. Shelves always seem too small. A large cutting board looked like it would bolt up just fine to that shelf. Great work. Keep it up.
I went to the two large Walmarts near me last night. As promised, both had one Phoenix in stock but still in the box. I seriously doubt anyone who wasn't on a mission to find them like I was would even notice them. I was very disappointed that neither store had a Phoenix on display alongside the other Pit Boss grills they had out for you to inspect. I really want to touch and feel one to see what impressions a close inspection would give me. I can't see how these will sell very well with so little news about them and not on the floor of their sol retailer. Maybe Walmart will do more to promote these when warmer weather arrives. I also have my sights on a Recteq Bullseye Deluxe, but they are twice as expensive. The Recteq offers more, of course, and looks to be better built. But you could buy TWO of these Phoenix grills and keep one in the box as a backup! If I were to get a Phoenix, I would swap in the cast iron diamond pattern grate I was lucky to get used and cheap, and I think I would substitute one of my excess black Weber kettle lids.
Lot going on there Tom. It's like the Bullseye and Weber got together and had a baby grill. I thought you could snuff the fire with a Weber kettle lid, but the grease drain opening defeats that. I also thought the controller would control the temperature when using charcoal like the Venom does. That would be very interesting. (just saw davez's comment, he gets first credit)
Thanks Ted! Kinda makes one wonder why they didn’t go the next step, the mechanicals are all there, although the fan set up venting through the burn pot probably isn’t the ideal way to maintain it also promotes the possibility of additional fire in auger tube and the blowing of pellet ash through out the grill
Nice video. I would light charcoal with a chimney and wire a rheostat to power the fan with the unit off and now you can feed the fire and use the fan speed and the dampers on the lid for temp. One could probably buy a pid controller to monitor temps and adjust the fan speed to turn the charcoal, similar to the spider venom. So a controller to rn the pellets when you want to use them and one to run the charcoal when you want to use it.
I'd wait a model or two down the line so they can further flesh this thing out. I don't like the lack of a "real" lid catch and I really don't like that I don't see an ash clean out system. Kind of looks like two different cooking systems that were done ok... But not great .. if they eventually figure out how to do both great, then this will be an awesome product.
Pit boss products simply don’t last. I know a couple friends that had them. They both went back to Weber kettles. Pit boss made them hesitate to buy another pellet grill. Classic case of you get what you pay for……..
For 4oo bucks I guess you have to give up something! You do get a lot for that $400 and the ability to use Weber kettle grates and accessories opens up a lot of possibilities.
@@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ Just tried it for the first time tonight. Got very hot in 20 minutes and it was 10 degrees outside. So far so good. Previously, I had switched to B&B Briquettes a while ago and they are the best.
I finally got to see a Pit Boss Phoenix assembled and on display at a different Walmart. I was pretty impressed. The lid is nice and solid and overall, it is a REALLY nice grill for under $400. I would love to see you do a simple high heat cook with pellets to see if this pellet kettle can deliver a simple weeknight meal like burgers or pork chops. The Pit Boss Phoenix has already risen on my wish list!
Thanks for Watching! More to come…..
Cool little unit! I'm excited to see some cooks on it. Thanks for the review...first one onTH-cam!
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Pretty interesting Tom, can’t wait for your first experiment, cheers 🍻
Thanks for Watching! It will be posted today!
I think I'd rather just use a charcoal chimney instead of the pellets to get the charcoal going. Looking forward to more videos on this.
Thanks for Watching!
Wow this was probably the most anticipated review I have seen. I think you are the first to post any videos on this. I don’t think a lot of people know about it since it is a walmart exclusive. I don’t know if I can pull the trigger on it seen to be too many bad reviews on pit boss in general. It is prob worth it for the money as a budget option, but I think I would probably go with the reqtec. It will be interesting to see if we see Weber ever do something similar. They just released the smoque so probably not.
Thanks for Watching! There be a comparison video coming soon…..
Wow Tom, I just seen this at Walmart on Tuesday and was very intrigued by it. Great review, thanks.
Thanks for Watching Fred!
Excellent job explaining the features and uses of this grill Tom!👍
Thanks Rob! Can’t wait to cook on it!
Thanks Tom for the awesome video!
Thanks for Watching Stacy!
great video. I'm going to have to look into getting the Pheonix.
Thanks for Watching!
I'm a big pit boss fan ive owned several models cant wait to see a cook on this
Thanks for watching Mr Moore! Coming soon….
See i told you your the first to do this!! Great Job!
Thanks John! Appreciate the tip!
In the land of grills another great review
Thanks Jerry!
Pit Boss make some great bbq products.
I use chimney to get my Weber going .
Nice review Tom 👍👍👍👍
Thank you for Watching!
Pretty intriguing! I am going to check it out at Walmart soon.
Cool. Agree with their front shelf’s. What would be really cool is if it works like the spider venom, where the fan would control airflow in charcoal mode to maintain a certain set temp.
Thanks for watching Dan! I agrer
How about one of your famous mods. I agree. Shelves always seem too small. A large cutting board looked like it would bolt up just fine to that shelf. Great work. Keep it up.
Thanks Mike! Great idea!
Cool looking grill. Surprised more units havent combined charcoal with a pellet grill like the woodwind pro. Looking forward to some upcoming cooks
Thanks for watching!
I went to the two large Walmarts near me last night. As promised, both had one Phoenix in stock but still in the box. I seriously doubt anyone who wasn't on a mission to find them like I was would even notice them. I was very disappointed that neither store had a Phoenix on display alongside the other Pit Boss grills they had out for you to inspect. I really want to touch and feel one to see what impressions a close inspection would give me. I can't see how these will sell very well with so little news about them and not on the floor of their sol retailer. Maybe Walmart will do more to promote these when warmer weather arrives.
I also have my sights on a Recteq Bullseye Deluxe, but they are twice as expensive. The Recteq offers more, of course, and looks to be better built. But you could buy TWO of these Phoenix grills and keep one in the box as a backup! If I were to get a Phoenix, I would swap in the cast iron diamond pattern grate I was lucky to get used and cheap, and I think I would substitute one of my excess black Weber kettle lids.
Thanks for Watching! Appreciate the feedback
Lot going on there Tom. It's like the Bullseye and Weber got together and had a baby grill. I thought you could snuff the fire with a Weber kettle lid, but the grease drain opening defeats that. I also thought the controller would control the temperature when using charcoal like the Venom does. That would be very interesting. (just saw davez's comment, he gets first credit)
It's a slick idea for sure
Thanks Ted! Kinda makes one wonder why they didn’t go the next step, the mechanicals are all there, although the fan set up venting through the burn pot probably isn’t the ideal way to maintain it also promotes the possibility of additional fire in auger tube and the blowing of pellet ash through out the grill
@bicyclesammi079 Agreed, Thanks for watching!
Can you use lump coal instead of charcoal?
Thanks for Watching! Yes
Coolio ... I definitely like the concept
As do I ! Thanks for watching!
Front shelf is a bit skinny. Still overall a cool grill. Great video Tom. Thank you 😃😃
Thanks for watching Eric!
Nice video. I would light charcoal with a chimney and wire a rheostat to power the fan with the unit off and now you can feed the fire and use the fan speed and the dampers on the lid for temp. One could probably buy a pid controller to monitor temps and adjust the fan speed to turn the charcoal, similar to the spider venom. So a controller to rn the pellets when you want to use them and one to run the charcoal when you want to use it.
Wow! I was thinking of using as is before going crazy….Thanks for watching!
Im guessing that if you wanted to sear a steak, you would remove the flame guard and charcoal tray then place the grates directly above the fire pot?
Thanks for watching, yes
Seen it in store about 2 weeks ago and thought it was pretty cool.
Thanks for Watching! Time will tell…
tom..for charcoal how do you adjust the air flow without any btm vents ??
Thanks for Watching! That could be an issue…
Just seen this at walmart. Didnt pay much attention though. I see kettle lid mod coming soon?!?
Thanks for watching Brent! Time will tell….
Did I see a unopened Masterbuilt box in the background that might be holding the new gravity series 1150 ... lol
Good eyes! Maybe next weekend!
I will wait for it to be on clearance! 🤣
Thanks for watching!
Does anyone make a 22” riser anymore?
Thanks for Watching! Only Fire does
I'd wait a model or two down the line so they can further flesh this thing out. I don't like the lack of a "real" lid catch and I really don't like that I don't see an ash clean out system. Kind of looks like two different cooking systems that were done ok... But not great .. if they eventually figure out how to do both great, then this will be an awesome product.
Thanks for Watching Chris!
Toms first mod will be a temp gauge on the lid I bet
Thanks for Watching! Lol…
Pit boss products simply don’t last. I know a couple friends that had them. They both went back to Weber kettles. Pit boss made them hesitate to buy another pellet grill. Classic case of you get what you pay for……..
Thanks for watching Bill! I’ve had the pitboss portable pellet grill for a couple of years with no issues. Time will tell with the Phoenix
One thing i just realized is that no bluetooth or wifi control is a big miss in my opinion.
Thanks for watching!
For 4oo bucks I guess you have to give up something! You do get a lot for that $400 and the ability to use Weber kettle grates and accessories opens up a lot of possibilities.
@jontofte6106 Yes it does! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Looks an aweful lot like a grill from another company..... Hey Tom, how do you like the B&B lump charcoal?
Thanks for Watching! Weber, SNS or recteq?
@@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ Bullseye
B&B Hickory lump is my go to for lump
@@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ Just tried it for the first time tonight. Got very hot in 20 minutes and it was 10 degrees outside. So far so good. Previously, I had switched to B&B Briquettes a while ago and they are the best.
Agreed! Enjoy!